Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has alleged that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) killed a cat during the 2021 raid on his Ibadan residence after mistaking the animal for him. Igboho also claimed that the operatives brought what he described as a “fake herbalist” to perform rituals in an attempt to locate him during the operation. Speaking on Monday while hosting a delegation of Muslim clerics at...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has intensified its criticism of the Federal Government over the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, alleging that the move is aimed at keeping him out of the 2027 general election. The opposition party also warned that President Bola Tinubu would be held personally responsible if anything happened to the former governor while in custody. Speaking during an interview on Symfoni TV, the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary,...
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling hunger and child malnutrition through the establishment of community food banks and the expansion of food outreach programmes under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). Speaking in Akure on Tuesday during the distribution of food items to vulnerable residents of Ondo State, the First Lady said the intervention was aimed at ensuring that no Nigerian, especially children, goes hungry. Mrs Tinubu, who...
No fewer than 15 people have been killed in fresh attacks on Ugboju communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. Residents told reporters that the latest attack began at about 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday when armed invaders stormed Efeyi-Ugboju community, where 14 bodies had been recovered as of Tuesday morning. Another resident was reportedly killed on Monday in Ipom-Ugboju, also in the district. Locals said the death toll could rise as search efforts...
The Oyo State Government has taken delivery of two Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft procured to strengthen intelligence gathering and improve security operations across the state. The Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, announced the development in a statement on Tuesday, saying the aircraft’s arrival in Ibadan fulfilled the government’s commitment to deliver them before the end of July. According to Oyelade, the acquisition is part of Governor Makinde’s efforts to enhance the operational capacity...
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday dismissed concerns over the credibility of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insisting the electoral body remains neutral despite growing criticism from opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election. The President said opposition politicians questioning the commission’s independence were motivated by fear rather than any evidence of bias. Speaking while receiving the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its President, Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso,...
…INEC Assures Stolen PVCs, BVAS Won’t Affect Election The Osun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for gunmen who attacked officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Odo-Otin Local Government Area, making away with three packs of voter cards and some election equipment ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The attack occurred at Oyinlola DC Primary School in Ward 2, Okuku, where INEC...
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced three men to life imprisonment for their involvement in the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Justice Salim Ibrahim handed down the sentence after the three defendants pleaded guilty to terrorism-related charges brought against them by the Federal Government. The convicts are Abdulrazak Umar, also known as Abu Khalifa or Abu Khalid; Yunusa Musa, also known as...
The Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to proceed on his annual leave, with Deputy Governor Adebayo Lawal to oversee the affairs of the state during the period. According to the Governor’s letter, the leave will commence on August 10 and end on 11 September 2026. Makinde is expected to resume official duties on 14 September 2026. The approval followed the consideration of the governor’s letter during plenary, in...
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and authorised the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve the military’s operational capacity. The approval, announced in a State House statement on Thursday, is aimed at enhancing the country’s security architecture, improving command and control, and enabling the Army to respond more effectively to emerging security threats. According to the...
